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About

Nettleswell is a residential neighbourhood situated in the southern part of Harlow. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built as part of the original new town development. Its layout includes numerous green spaces and tree-lined streets, with local amenities centred along Netteswell Cross.

The area is directly adjacent to the landscaped grounds of Harlow College and the Netteswellbury Farm open space. A notable local feature is the historic St Mary's Church at Netteswell Cross, which dates back to the 12th century and stands in contrast to the surrounding modern architecture.

Area overview

On average Nettleswell has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Nettleswell is £49,922 per year. There are 6 schools in Nettleswell: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Nettleswell is home to around 8,412 people, with a population density of about 3,432.3 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Nettleswell Population
8,412
Population density
3,432.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.24(+47%)
Public order
10.7(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.34(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.8(-24%)
Other theft
8.56(+56%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,768
68.56%
Other White
872
10.36%
African
402
4.78%
Pakistani
156
1.85%
Indian
150
1.78%
Total population: 8,413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,573
23.65%
No qualifications
1,481
22.26%
Level 3 (A level)
1,100
16.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,012
15.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
895
13.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,652

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,166
32.84%
Owns with a mortgage
872
24.56%
Owns outright
675
19.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
636
17.91%
Other social rented
116
3.27%
Total households: 3,551

Property prices in Nettleswell

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £298,000 in Nettleswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Nettleswell in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Nettleswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats31£220,000
Detached1£600,000
Semi-Detached6£375,000
Terraced47£325,000

10 years median price trend in Nettleswell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Nettleswell.

All postcodes in Nettleswell

CM203QU

The Hides

CM202PZ

Park Court

CM203QS

The Hides

CM202SU

Howard Way

CM203PE

Parsonage Leys

CM203NH

Long Ley

CM203QE

Commonfields

CM203NG

Pypers Hatch

CM203RB

The Hides

CM203JR

Halling Hill

CM203PA

Manston Road

CM202PH

Altham Grove

CM203LW

Whitewaits

CM203JH

Halling Hill

CM202UA

Edinburgh Gate

CM203NE

Arkwrights

CM203QX

The Hides

CM203QF

The Glebe

CM203RY

The Dashes

CM203PD

Home Close

CM203NA

Arkwrights

CM203NT

Monkswick Road

CM203GQ

Green Park

CM203DT

Second Avenue

CM202LQ

Edinburgh Gate

CM202PS

Burnt Mill Close

CM203QA

School Lane

CM203PU

Broadfield

CM203NL

Long Ley

CM202QF

Marshgate

CM203RE

The Downs

CM202JA

Edinburgh Gate

CM203SA

The Dashes

CM203PT

Broadfield

CM203RN

Broadfield

CM203RH

The Downs

CM203QR

The Hides

CM202PN

Altham Grove

CM203NX

Arkwrights

CM202UB

Edinburgh Gate

CM202QB

School Lane

CM203NN

Long Ley

CM203PS

Broadfield

CM203RA

Long Ley

CM203JW

Halling Hill

CM203RT

The Dashes

CM202UD

Edinburgh Gate

CM203PJ

Parsonage Leys

CM203RG

The Downs

CM203LP

Whitewaits

CM202NS

Howard Way

CM203QY

The Hides

CM203PH

Parsonage Leys

CM202UH

Edinburgh Gate

CM202UE

Edinburgh Gate

CM203QB

Freshwaters

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.